Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ekmanii
ID:
2985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 227 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002314



Common Names

  • Chaptalia Ekmanii
  • Ekman's Chaptalia
  • Ekman's Star-thistle


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Description

Chaptalia ekmanii (also called Ekman's chaptalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are ovate and have a white-woolly underside. The flowers are yellow and have a yellow center. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Chaptalia ekmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chaptalia ekmanii has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaptalia ekmanii is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Chaptalia ekmanii

Chaptalia ekmanii is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range.

Chaptalia ekmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaptalia ekmanii?

Chaptalia ekmanii

What is the common name of Chaptalia ekmanii?

Ekman's Chaptalia

What is the natural habitat of Chaptalia ekmanii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Chaptalia genus

Chaptalia paramensis, Chaptalia hololeuca, Chaptalia ekmanii, Chaptalia denticellata, Chaptalia comptonioides, Chaptalia hermogenis, Chaptalia lyratifolia, Chaptalia rotundifolia, Chaptalia cipoensis, Chaptalia mandonii, Chaptalia dolichopoda, Chaptalia nipensis, Chaptalia isernina, Chaptalia leptophylla, Chaptalia anisobasis, Chaptalia callacallensis, Chaptalia stuebelii, Chaptalia sinuata, Chaptalia integerrima, Chaptalia pumila, Chaptalia hidalgoensis, Chaptalia pringlei, Chaptalia vegaensis, Chaptalia rocana, Chaptalia mornicola, Chaptalia angustata, Chaptalia piloselloides, Chaptalia denticulata, Chaptalia spathulata, Chaptalia transiliens, Chaptalia ignota, Chaptalia fallax, Chaptalia arechavaletae, Chaptalia meridensis, Chaptalia incana, Chaptalia crassiuscula, Chaptalia chapadensis, Chaptalia turquinensis, Chaptalia graminifolia, Chaptalia eggersii, Chaptalia nutans, Chaptalia flavicans, Chaptalia cordifolia, Chaptalia albicans, Chaptalia similis, Chaptalia shaferi, Chaptalia dentata, Chaptalia albicans, Chaptalia cordata, Chaptalia media,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-102222: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.